Low Cost Exercise Classes Available for Over 65s
Are you over 65?
Wanting to add more activity in your life?
Meet new friends?
Take control of your health?
Then we have a great opportunity for you!
Exercise Right for Active Ageing is a national program designed for older Australians over 65 funded by the Australian Government’s Move it AUS – Better Ageing Grants Program.
The program aims to help you:
• Move more through affordable exercise classes led by university qualified professionals
• Improve your quality of life and overall health
• Connect with like-minded people in a fun, safe and friendly setting
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
You will be eligible for:
• 1 x pre-exercise screening and assessment (small cost)
• 12 x 1-hour in-person sessions OR 12 x shorter 20, 30 or 45 minute sessions via Telehealth
• 1 x post-assessment (free)
Please note, pre-assessments and post-assessments can be done in your home.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
To take part in the program, these will be the cost for you:
• $8.00 for each one hour in-person class
• $6.00 for each 45 minute Telehealth class
• $4.00 for each 30 minute Telehealth class
• $3.00 for each 20 minute Telehealth class
The subsidies only apply 12 classes no matter how long a class you do.
Your final assessment is provided free of charge. An additional one-off payment is also required for
your pre-assessment which varies depending on where you live. Please contact your local provider
for more information.
WHO RUNS THE CLASSES?
Each class will be run by a university qualified Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) or Accredited
Exercise Scientist (AES). The classes are delivered either at a physical facility or via an approved
Telehealth provider.
The benefits of attending a class run by an accredited exercise professional include:
• Improved safety during exercises
• Exercises that are better targeted to your needs (no scary or excessive exercise)
• Ongoing health advice to help you stay active
• Referral pathways to other health professionals or services that may suit your needs
If you would like to learn more visit the website or email eraa@essa.org.au with any questions
you may have!
